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Carroll Consultancy are delighted and very excited to announce that Mairead McGuinness, MEP and Vice President of the European Parliament will officially open our new office on Bridge Street, Swinford, Co. Mayo on Friday 10th of February at 2.30pm. We are moving from our existing premises on Main Street to this larger modern facility on Bridge Street to facilitate the ongoing growth and expansion of our business and in line with our strategic growth plan. It also has a custom built meeting room that will be used for training events for our customers and also for the implementation of the Knowledge Transfer Programme.

The move to our new office will help us to deliver quality, knowledge, experience and value to our clients in a professional, timely, friendly and cost effective manner. We would like to thank all of our existing customers for their loyalty and custom in the past and we look forward to enhancing our services to them.

All existing clients and new customers are very welcome to join us on this very special occasion.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dermot Brennan as an Agricultural Consultant to our firm. Dermot graduated from University College Dublin this summer with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree. He will be assisting in the strategic development of the advisory service of the firm with particular emphasis on all the new measures under the proposed Rural Development Programme – GLAS, the BPS and the KT programme. A native of Sligo, Dermot spent six months in New Zealand in 2015 for this student work experience and he was a member of the UCD Agricultural Society in his final year.

Farmers as participants in the Beef Data Genomics Programme must complete their Carbon Navigator before October 31st 2016. All farmers can avail of this service here at Carroll Consultancy as we are approved DAFM Carbon Navigator advisors.

Agriculture accounts for approximately 30% of Irish greenhouse gas production with most of the remainder being contributed by the transport and domestic sectors. Ireland is committed to reduce green house gas emissions by 20% by 2020. Reductions in agricultural emissions per unit of output can be achieved by improving farm efficiency. The Beef Carbon Navigator focuses on the 6 main
efficiency measures that reduce GHG emissions and increase profit.

Responsibilities will include:
• Assisting our clients with their farm scheme applications including GLAS, AEOS,NR/YFS and BPS.
• Coordinate, participate and advise our clients in our Knowledge Transfer groups.
• Assist in all other agricultural consultancy activities of the business.
• Contribute to the implementation and management of the specific objectives and strategy of the business.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Have a third level qualification in Agricultural Science.
• A drive and passion to work in the private advisory service and enthusiasm to assist management with the strategic plan of the business.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Ability to work on their own initiative and as a team member in the business.
• Current drivers licence and own transport.

A competitive remuneration package is available.

Interested candidates should apply with their Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter to:
The Managing Director, Carroll Consultancy, Main Street, Swinford, Co. Mayo or by email to edwina@carrollconsultancy.ie
Closing date for applications is Friday 23rd September 2016

Farmers as participants in the Beef Data Genomics Programme must complete their Carbon Navigator before October 31st 2016. All farmers can avail of this service here at Carroll Consultancy as we are approved DAFM Carbon Navigator advisors.

Agriculture accounts for approximately 30% of Irish greenhouse gas production with most of the remainder being contributed by the transport and domestic sectors. Ireland is committed to reduce green house gas emissions by 20% by 2020. Reductions in agricultural emissions per unit of output can be achieved by improving farm efficiency. The Beef Carbon Navigator focuses on the 6 main
efficiency measures that reduce GHG emissions and increase profit.

The 2016 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) was opened by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine this week. All farmers must submit their application on or before 16th May 2016. In a new development, all GLAS participants must submit their BPS through the online facility. The transfer of farm entitlements application form is also available now.

If you wish to receive any farm support payments in 2016 or commenced farming in 2016, you also must declare all farmed land before this deadline.

Contact us if you wish to discuss your BPS application, buy/sell entitlements or need any advice.

Our Managing Director, Breian Carroll, will be part of the Judging Panel for the Agri-Business Awards 2015.

The Agribusiness Awards have been launched to celebrate and recognise the organisations and individuals who have contributed to Ireland’s position as a global leader in the sector. The awards covers all areas of the agribusiness industry including dairy, beef, poultry, beverages, seafood food processing and more. The programme is a platform to recognise key achievements in the industry and honour key people.

Carroll Consultancy is delighted to announce the appointment of Jackie Duggan to the firm as an Agricultural Technician. Jackie worked for over 25 years with the Department of Agriculture up until his retirement in 2012. He was appointed District Superintendent of the Claremorris Department office in 1997 and was responsible for the implementation of the farm grant schemes, REPS, AEOS and other Department funded programmes.

At the announcement of his appointment, our Managing Director, Breian Carroll said ‘Jackie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team where he will be assisting our large client base with their developments under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)’ He added ‘Jackie, with 25 years farm grant experience, fulfills the unique service we now provide to farmers, where we complete the design of the proposed development, the planning process and application, outline the proposed cost for the farmer and submit the entire farm grant and grant payment applications’.

Carroll Consultancy is very pleased to announce the current sponsorship of Mid West radio’s (96.1 FM) Farming Matters programme, which broadcasts every Wednesday night from 10pm to 11pm. The programme is presented by Michael Neary and commands a large listenership in the Connacht region.

At Carroll Consultancy, we are the only firm in the region that completes the entire process from planning permission to your grant payment under the recently launched farm schemes (TAMS – Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme) below:

Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme

Dairy Equipment Scheme

Organic Capital Investment Scheme

Low Emissions Slurry Spreading Equipment Scheme

Animal Welfare Safety and Nutrient Storage Scheme

The stages of our new professional service for our farmer client include the following: